Remembering Compassion, Hosea 11:1 – 12:14

Gary Payne posted his PPT slides for Sunday's lesson, “Remembering Compassion,” focused on Hosea 11:1-11.

Seeking the Savior, Matthew 1:18-2:18

Gary Payne posted his PPT slides for Sunday's lesson, “Seeking the Savior,” focused on Matthew 2:1-15.

“Deciding on Discipline”, Hosea 8:1 – 10:15

Gary Payne posted his PPT slides for Sunday's lesson, “Deciding on Discipline,” focused on Hosea 8:1-3, 7-10; 9:7-8; 10:10-12.

I appreciate Gary's slides since these last chapters of Hosea are somewhat depressing. Thirty years ago, I had a department director named Jack Longgear who always started our meetings by quoting, "This is a day that the Lord hath made. Let's rejoice and be glad in it." I appreciated Jack's enthusiasm and upbeat nature, and whenever we had to teach a difficult passage from the Old Testament, Jack advised us to "crank the engine by reading the O.T. focal passage and then head straight for Jesus in the N.T.". I still smile today thinking about that lesson strategy. I share it in hopes that God may use it to help you prepare Sunday's lesson.

“Rebuking Destructive Behavior,” Hosea 4:1 – 7:16

I'm thankful Gary Payne posted his slides for the lesson this week, “Rebuking Destructive Behavior”, which is based on Hosea 4:1-6, 12-14.

Randy Stewart also posted his slides. Thanks guys!

“Exposing a Broken Relationship”, Hosea 1:1 – 3:5

Sorry I didn't post slides from Dave Richards last week for the Dec 2nd lesson, “Exposing a Broken Relationship”, Hosea 1:1-2; 2:25; 3:1-5. I was traveling and did not have Internet access.

Gary Payne posted his slides for the same lesson.

Living with Assurance, 2 Peter 3:1-18

Gary Payne posted his PPT slides for Sunday's lesson, “Living with Assurance,” focused on 2 Peter 3:3-14; 17-18.

Living with Troublemakers, 2 Peter 2:1-22; Jude 1-25

Gary Payne posted his PPT slides for Sunday's lesson, “Living with Troublemakers,” focused on 2 Peter 2:1-3, 12-14; Jude 16-25.

Co-teacher Randy Stewart also prepared slides for "Living with Troublemakers". Thanks Randy!

“Living with Truth”, 2 Peter 1:1-21

Co-teacher Dave Richards posted PPT slides for this week's lesson from 2 Peter 1:3-4, 10-21, “Living with Truth”.

Friend Gary Payne also posted his PPT slides for the same lesson.

Living in Humility, 1 Peter 5:1-9

I appreciate Gary Payne posting his PPT slides for Sunday's lesson, "Living in Humility," which draws its focus from 1 Peter 5:1-9.

Living in Faith, 1 Peter 4:12-19

Co-teacher Randy Stewart posted PPT slides for this week's lesson from 1 Peter 4:12-19, “Living in Faith”.

Friend Gary Payne also posted his PPT slides for the same lesson.

Sorry for being so late in posting. It is all my fault.

Living in Community, 1 Peter 4:1-11

I posted PPT slides for this week's lesson from 1 Peter 4:1-11, “Living In Community”.

Friend Gary Payne also posted his PPT slides for the same lesson.

Living Without Fear, 1 Peter 3:13-22

I posted my PPT slides for Sunday's lesson, "Living Without Fear," focused on 1 Peter 3:13-22. If you have any ideas to better teach the lesson, please post a comment!

Gary Payne posted his PPT slides for the same lesson.

Living at Home, I Peter 3:1-12

Co-teacher Dave Richards posted his PPT slides for Sunday's lesson, "Living at Home," which is based on 1 Peter 3:1-12.

Gary Payne posted his PPT slides for the same lesson.

Living Under Stress, 1 Peter 2:18-25

I posted my PPT slides for Sunday's lesson, "Living Under Stress," which is based on 1 Peter 2:18-25.

Gary Payne posted his PPT slides for the same lesson. Gary always has better graphics and pictures!

Living as Strangers, 1 Peter 2:11-17

Gary Payne posted his PPT slides for Sunday's lesson, "Living as Strangers," which draws its focus from 1 Peter 2:11-17.

“Living In A New Household”, 1 Peter 2:1-10

I posted my PPT slides for Sunday's lesson, "Living In A New Household," focused on 1 Peter 2:1-10.

Gary Payne posted his PPT slides for the same lesson.

“Living In Holiness”, 1 Peter 13:25

Co-teacher Dave Richards posted slides for this week's lesson from 1 Peter 1: 13-25, “Living In Holiness”.

Gary Payne also posted his slides for the same lesson.

I blogged about teaching 1 Peter 1:13-25 in February, 2007. Note the comment by Ethel on "holy" in this entry: Don't Quit

Also, see Ethel's idea for illustrating vs. 1:22-25 in this post: Wilting Flower

One more way to illustrate holiness is in this blog entry: Like Father, Like Son

Living with Hope, 1 Peter 1:1-12

My PPT slides for this week's lesson "Living with Hope" are based on 1 Peter 1:1-12. We last studies these verses in February, 2007. At that time we focused the lesson on assurance of salvation. This study is directed more at living hope, which Christians receive at the moment of their salvation.

Gary Payne made his slides available for the lesson, too.

“Embracing Responsibilities”, Ruth 3:1 – 4:22

Gary Payne posted his PPT slides for Sunday's lesson, "Embracing Responsibilities," which draws its focus from Ruth 3:10 – 13a; 4:1-4a, 9-10, 13, 17.

Co-teacher Randy Stewart made his slides available, too.

“Expressing Love”, Ruth 1:1 – 2:23

Co-teacher Dave Richards posted slides for this week's lesson from Ruth, “Expressing Love” based on Ruth 1:11-13a, 15-18; 2:2-3, 11-12.

Gary Payne also posted his slides for the same lesson.

"The Domino Effect," Judges 17:1-21:25

Co-teacher Randy Stewart posted his PPT slides for Sunday's lesson, "The Domino Effect," focused on Judges 17:1-8, 12-13; 18:30-31.

Gary Payne also posted his PPT slides.

"Trivial Pursuit," Judges 13:1 – 16:31

Gary Payne posted his PPT slides for Sunday's lesson, "Trivial Pursuit," which draws its focus from Judges 13:24-25; 16:4-5, 15-17, 19-20, 28-30.

“Family Feud”, Judges 9:1-9, 14-15, 56-57

Sunday's lesson is titled, “Family Feud”, and is based on Judges 8:22 – 12:15.

Co-teacher Randy Stewart posted his PPT slides for the lesson. Friend Gary Payne also posted his lesson slides.

Risk, Judges 6:1 – 8:21

Sunday's lesson is titled, “Risk”, and is based on Judges 6:11-16; 7:9-11, 13-15.

Co-teacher Dave Richards posted PPT slides for the lesson. Friend Gary Payne posted his lesson slides, too.

Follow the Leader, Judges 3:7-5:31

Gary Payne posted his PPT slides for Sunday's lesson, "Follow the Leader," focused on Judges 4:1-4, 6-8a, 10; 5;1-5, 9-11a.

Co-teacher Randy Stewart also posted his PPT slides, but I was tardy making them available to you. Sorry Randy!

Truth or Consequences, Judges 1:1-3:6

Gary Payne posted PPT slides for the first lesson from Judges, "Truth or Consequences," with focal passage Judges 2:11-22.

Here are my PPT slides for the same lesson. Play the slides in show mode to see the transitions and how I plan to present the lesson.

The Decision Dare, Joshua 23:1 – 24:33

Gary Payne posted slides to the last lesson from Joshua, “The Decision Dare” based on Joshua 24:14-25.

Co-teacher Randy Stewart also posted his slides for "The Decision Dare."

The Loyalty Dare, Joshua 13:1-22:34

Gary Payne posted PPT slides for the lesson, "The Loyalty Dare," with focal passages Joshua 14:6-15; 15:14-17.

I posted my PPT slides for the same lesson. Download and "Play" the slideshow to see how I plan to present the material.

The Accountability Dare, Joshua 7:1 – 12:24

Co-teacher Randy Stewart posted his slides for Sunday's lesson, “The Accountability Dare”, based on Joshua 7:1, 5- 8, 10-15.

Gary Payne also posted slides for the same lesson.

The Faith Dare, Joshua 2:1 – 6:27

Dave Richards posted his slides for this week's lesson, “The Faith Dare," from Joshua 2:1, 6, 8-15; 6:22-23.

Likewise, Gary Payne made his slides available.

I pray that you find these materials helpful!

The Leadership Dare, Joshua 1:1-18

Gary Payne posted slides to the first lesson from Joshua, “The Leadership Dare” based on Joshua 1:1-11, 16-18.

He Lives Eternally: Carry On, Luke 23:50 – 24:12, 36-53

Co-teacher Dave Richards made his slides available for this week's lesson, "He Lives Eternally: Carry On," from Luke 24:1-8, 36-40, 44-53.

Friend Gary Payne made his slides available, too.

Thanks Dave and Gary!

He Offers Salvation: Believe, Luke 23:32-49

Gary Payne posted his slides for the lesson this Sunday, “He Offers Salvation: Believe”, from Luke 22:66 – 23:49.

He Voluntarily Suffered: Be Grateful, Luke 19:28 – 22:65

Co-teacher Dave Richards posted slides for the lesson, “He Voluntarily Suffered: Be Grateful”, based on Luke 22:14-22, 39-46, 63-65. Friend Gary Payne posted a link to his slides, too.

Christianity 106: Learn to Pray, Luke 17:11-19:27

Gary Payne posted his slides for “Christianity 106: Learn to Pray,” based on Luke 18:1-14.

Co-teacher, Randy Stewart also posted his slides to the same lesson. 

Thanks guys!

Christianity 105: Manage Money Well, Luke 13:22-17:10

Gary Payne posted his slides for the lesson this Sunday, “Christianity 105: Manage Money Well”, from Luke 16:13-15, 19-31.

Be Good Neighbors, Luke 9:51 – 13:21

Co-teacher Dave Richards prepared slides to teach this week's lesson, “Christianity 104: Be Good Neighbors,” which draws its focus from Luke 10:25-37.

Gary Payne posted his slides for the same lesson.

Christianity 103: Meet Needs, Luke 9:1-50

I hope you appreciate Gary Payne posting his slides for the lesson this Sunday, “Christianity 103: Meet Needs”, from Luke 9:10-17. 37-43a.

Co-teacher Randy Stewart also posted his slides. Thanks guys!

“Be Confident of the Resurrection”, Luke 24:1-49

Thanks to Gary Payne for posting his slides for this Sunday's Easter lesson, “Be Confident of the Resurrection”, from Luke 24:15, 18-27, 30-35.

He is risen!

Live to Benefit Others, Luke 6:12 – 8:56

Thanks to Gary Payne for posting his slides for this week's lesson, “Christianity 102: Live to Benefit Others,” based on Luke 6:27-38, 41-42, 46-48.

Christianity 101: Accept Others, Luke 4:31 – 6:11

I appreciate co-teacher Dave Richards making his PPT slides available for this week's lesson, "Christianity 101: Accept Others," based on Luke 4:31-37; 5:12-16.

Ever faithful Gary Payne also posted his slides. Thanks guys!

An Unexpected Messiah: Honor Him, Luke 3:1 – 4:30

Hope you enjoy Gray Payne's slides for “An Unexpected Messiah: Honor Him," based on Luke 4:16-30.

Co-teacher Randy Stewart also posted his slides for the same lesson. Thanks!

A Unique Person: Praise God, Luke 2

Thanks to Gary Payne for posting his slides for this week's lesson, "A Unique Person: Praise God," based on Luke 2:3-20.

A Special Baby: Rejoice, Luke 1:1-80

Co-teacher Dave Richards prepared slides to introduce Luke and teach this week's lesson, "A Special Baby: Rejoice," which draws its focus from Luke 1:26-38, 42-48.

Gary Payne posted his slides for the same lesson, but also slides introducing Luke's gospel account.

I so appreciate both men. Thanks guys!

Be Positive, Deut. 31:1 – 34:12

Co-teacher Randy Stewart created PPT slides for this week's lesson, "Be Positive," which draws its focus from Deut. 33:1-5; 34:1-12.

Gary Payne also made available his PPT slides for the same lesson.

Be Repentant, Deut. 27:1 – 30:20

I appreciate Gary Payne's faithfulness to allow me to post his lesson slides for "Be Repentant," which draws its focus from Deut. 30:1-4, 6-8, 15-20.

Be Honest and Fair, Deut. 16:18 – 26:19

Gary Payne made his slides available for the lesson, "Be Honest and Fair," based on Deut. 16:18-20; 19:14-20; 25:13-16.

Also, Randy Stewart made his slides available for the same lesson. Thanks, guys!

Be Different, Deut. 12:1 – 16:17

Thank Gary Payne for posting PowerPoint slides for “Be Different,” a lesson which draws its focus from passages: Deut. 14:1-2, 9-11, 19-23; 15:7-11.

Be Passionate, Deuteronomy 6:4-14; 7:6-9

I appreciate Gary Payne offering up his slides for the lesson, "Be Passionate," based on Deuteronomy 6:4-14; 7:6-9. Thanks Gary!

Extra treat! Co-teacher Randy Stewart made his slides available for "Be Passionate", too. As a preparation help for others, spread the word about the availability of Randy's slides to other Life Group teachers.

Be Exclusive, Deut. 1:1 – 4:43

Gary Payne offers great "picture" support in his slides for the lesson, "Be Exclusive," based on Deut. 4:5-10, 15-19, 39-40. Thanks Gary!

Be Resolute About Life's Value, Deut. 5:6-21; 19:1-13; 24:6-22; Matt. 5:17-26

Thanks to Gary Payne for posting his slides for the lesson, "Be Resolute About Life's Value" based on the verses: Deut. 5:17; 19:7-13; 24:6-7; Matt. 5:17-20.

Co-teacher Randy Stewart also posted his slides for the same lesson.

Stay Focused on the Goal, Numbers 26:1 – 36:13

Co-teacher Dave Richards posted his slides for the lesson, “Stay Focused on the Goal”, based on Numbers 32:1, 5-8, 16-18, 20-24; 33:51-53.  He included a few slide notes to help present the slides.

Gary Payne also provided his slides for the same lesson.